Therapy Groups

Therapy groups require a referral by a Hub clinician. Please click here for more information.  

ACT for Mood & Anxiety

The goal of an ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) group is to help participants create a rich, full, and meaningful life, while accepting the pain that inevitably goes with it. In this six session group, participants will learn psychological skills to handle painful thoughts and feelings effectively, in order to reduce their impact and influence. In ACT, we set out to fundamentally transform our relationship to thoughts and feelings by using core processes such as acceptance and mindful choice. We will also help participants clarify what’s truly important and meaningful to them (values) and use that knowledge to guide and motivate life-enriching action.

Facilitators: George Radiotis & Philip Lemieux

Art Therapy for Mood & Anxiety

This brief art therapy group will use exploration through visual arts media to process and gain insight around anxiety and mood. Art activities aimed towards relaxation, stress management and self-expression as well as group discussion and self-reflection will be integrated each week.

Facilitator: Jennifer Mosher

CBT for Anxiety & Depression

This 4 session group will introduce participants to a variety of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help manage anxiety and depression, including strategies for relaxation, improving mood, managing stress, and achieving more balanced thinking.

Facilitators: Romeo Bidar, Branko Kajzer, Fatima Nabi, Nauveen Dubash

Mindfulness & Self Compassion

Mindfulness and self-compassion focus on accepting our experiences and being kind to ourselves, especially when we are feeling down or stressed. Research has supported that mindfulness and self-compassion can be incredibly effective in moderating stress and anxiety. This group is intended for students who are thinking about slowing down and being less anxious- but do not know how to!

Facilitators: Maya Michel & Jaimie Dimopoulos

Mindfulness for Mood & Anxiety

This 4 session online experiential group will introduce participants to a variety of mindfulness practices to help manage anxiety and depressive symptoms. The group format will include formal and informal mindfulness practices, self reflections, and group discussions/exercises designed to combine the ideas of cognitive therapy with meditative practices. The goal of this group is to become more aware of habitual ways of responding to situations, and to cultivate a new relationship with our mind.
Please note this group is highly experiential and will consist of frequent in-session practice. Participants will be expected to incorporate mindfulness practices outside of sessions as well. Access to a private and comfortable space is required.
Exclusion criteria:
-severe anxiety/depressive symptoms
-current depressive episode
-current suicidal ideation
-unresolved PTSD

Facilitator: Fatima Nabi

Therapeutic Yoga for Anxiety, Stress & Symptoms of Trauma

This group will be an opportunity to heal the body from symptoms related to trauma, stress, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yoga is an effective tool to actively reconnect to the body, safely tune in to the mind, and transform disruptive patterns. This unique therapeutic program will integrate gentle yoga postures, breath work, meditation, open conversation and psycho-education about the effects of trauma and stress on the body.

Facilitator: Mira Rozenberg

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